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Jun 16, 2014 13:18:58 GMT -5
Post by Kevlar on Jun 16, 2014 13:18:58 GMT -5
I've never had to do repairs or upgrades as a kid (clearly didn't ride hard enough). What tools do you carry with you?
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Post by blue on Jun 16, 2014 13:46:39 GMT -5
just a couple of my allen keys and some bearing lubricant. Would be interesting if some of us carried some crazy tuner stuff to do customs on the fly haha but that would be pretty advanced
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Post by Shadow on Jun 16, 2014 15:04:57 GMT -5
I carry small allen key with me while skating to tighten up bolts and screws which got unscrewed. The rest of my toolbox stays at home, which include: 1) ABA Short allen key with bearing puller (pretty useful thing) 2) Another long allen key 3) One screwdriver
Don't know if lubricants and other liquids can be considered as tools, but anyway I also have Liqui Moly LM 47 lubricant for bearings and some ABRO Threadlok for keeping screws where they should be, then goes my pocket knife for removing sticking bits of plastic off soulplates and other plastic details and a shoe deodorant for keeping liners fresh and prolong its life.
Not really much of a toolbox, but that's more than enough for keeping blades in good shape.
And a little tip for future tuners: with the help of digital caliper and some knowledge of bearing manufacturing standards it is possible to make custom bearings from many different ones. I personally doubt that a custom bearing would give even slight advantage, but still someone might find it fascinating to do.
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Jun 18, 2014 5:46:20 GMT -5
Post by Kevlar on Jun 18, 2014 5:46:20 GMT -5
I'll definitely pick up that stuff. Thanks, Shadow.
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Jun 18, 2014 19:55:59 GMT -5
Post by blue on Jun 18, 2014 19:55:59 GMT -5
oh yeah I also carry a few extra bearings and a couple spacers, The extra stuff I leave at home are a old toothbrush and a small dental pick for when I clean my skates lol
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Jun 18, 2014 20:41:21 GMT -5
Post by Grubz on Jun 18, 2014 20:41:21 GMT -5
Allen Keys Extra Wheels and Bearing A Screwdriver
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